i was wondering what everyone here was using for air compressors for their spray guns. brand, size, id just like to get an idea of what ill need and how much to pay.

 

Crafstman 25gal,4 hp,11yrs old.Not 1 problem ever!

 

cool, thanks

 

Husky (Home Depot) 60 Gal, 7 hp, 2 years and no problems...

 

60 gal cambell hausfield 7 hp 2cyl with 3/4" air lines

works great and for being a decent name brand it comes with a decent price tag... 750 CAD ive seen the same size and types of compressers for up to $3000 i think the the IR Ingersol Rand compresser the same 60 gal and same airflow etc. was $2400 I had a Snap On 60 gal 3 cyl but I sold it when money got tight.


also if your buying a new compresser watch for duty cycles, airflow etc. buy for your needs

 

30 gal 6hp Craftsman. Almost two years old and not a single problem.

 

33 gal craftsman, 6 hp. Only problem is it blows the fuse sometimes on 120 service

 

would that be a 120V version?


I'd like to expand the question, who has a 120V one that'll work? or a paint gun that'll work with only the airflow that a 120V compressor can put out?
I don't have 240V in my garage, and a rental house so i'm outta luck...

 

My home one is a bitzer, Ingersoll Rand V twin pump, [circa 1963 when it was badged "Tecalmit"] and a 20 yr old 3HP Single Phase GEC motor.
The air receiver is about the size of a midget submarine.
A good test of a compressor is if it can run a DA Air Sander without the sander slowing down as the air runs down, most smaller ones cant cope.
But you can spray paint with almost anything, even a vacumn cleaner. My spraygun is Devilbiss, and i have an old no-name one for using with primer.

 

The craftsman one I listed above is 120. Just dont have anything else on the outlet when you use it.

 

Yes its 120,but will also work on 240(if converted).Ive never bothered with that though.Ive never used a big paint gun.I do have a touch up gun though that has the same head as a full size gun,only the bottle is much smaller.Ive used it several times with my compressor.With no problems.

 

care to share what brand/model that gun is?

 

Its actually a generic ENCO brand.The cup is the limiting factor only 8 oz.

 

campbell and hausfeld/husky 60 gallon 7 hp or whatever.

I suggest getting a larger tank and 220, my buddy has the same air compressor pump as I do, but on a smaller tank. He has painted several cars with it, although he said the thing is always running. It now blows oil, but its also a good 10-15 years old.

 

Craftsman Professional Series 60 gallon, 7hp. 220v.

I was going to get the same one from Husky, but the Craftsman one went on sale and was only 25 dollars more than the Husky...so I went with the Craftsman... I think at Sears the sale is still going on till the 15th of this month?


Mine yawns a lot. Only thing that really drains it is a DA sander. If you rent a home, I would consult the landlord about having a 220 outlet installed, then have your electrician make your power line from the compressor into a plug intead of straight line. Then you can plug it into the wall.

 

sellman, actually i'm not supposed to be doing any car work whatsoever, so that's why i'm not too keen on asking for 220V in the garage... (why would you want that they'd ask, and i'd say... uh....)


huh? they'd be putting an outlet into the wall, which sounds normal, then i'd plug in the compressor...?
or do most 220V compressors not have a plug on the end, it's just supposed to be wired in?

 

Most 220 compressors (that I've seen atleast) have to be hard wired in. Typically to the fuse box.

I can understand your dillemma (sp?) now. The 25gal 4 horse one should work (maybe a bit slower, and with more water traps) for you. Plus I dont think it'll be as loud, so there's not a chance of you getting caught.

Your landlord sucks.

 

This is slightly off subject, but what would be the minimum required if you wanted to be able to do some DA sanding, and some minor painting... ie, just primer and or smaller objects?

Would a 2HP 33gal craftsman be enough?

 

I actually put mine on a plug.. same style one would use for a 220v welder or an electric dryer. Generally though.. they are hardwired.